(1.) With reference to the NISAR (NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar) satellite mission, which of the following statements is correct regarding its radar system?

(a.) It operates exclusively in the X-band frequency range.

(b.) It utilizes dual frequencies comprising L-band and S-band SAR.

(c.) It is designed strictly for geostationary orbit deployment.

(d.) It is fully developed and funded by the European Space Agency.

(2.) Under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, what is the targeted green hydrogen production capacity per annum set by India for the year 2030?

(a.) 2 Million Metric Tonnes

(b.) 5 Million Metric Tonnes

(c.) 10 Million Metric Tonnes

(d.) 15 Million Metric Tonnes

(3.) According to the Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act 2023, who appoints the Chairperson and members of the Data Protection Board of India?

(a.) Chief Justice of India

(b.) A committee led by the Leader of Opposition

(c.) Central Government

(d.) Reserve Bank of India

(4.) What is the enhanced per-transaction limit set by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for UPI payments to educational institutions and hospitals?

(a.) INR 1 Lakh

(b.) INR 2 Lakh

(c.) INR 5 Lakh

(d.) INR 10 Lakh

(5.) Which institution releases the Global Innovation Index (GII)?

(a.) World Economic Forum

(b.) World Intellectual Property Organization

(c.) World Bank

(d.) International Monetary Fund

(6.) Which indigenous defence aircraft carries the official designation 'Prachand'?

(a.) Light Combat Aircraft

(b.) Light Combat Helicopter

(c.) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle

(d.) Airborne Early Warning Aircraft

(7.) Under the PM Vishwakarma Scheme, what is the maximum collateral-free enterprise development loan provided in the second tranche?

(a.) INR 1 Lakh

(b.) INR 2 Lakh

(c.) INR 3 Lakh

(d.) INR 5 Lakh

(8.) Regarding the India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), which two main components comprise the overall corridor framework?

(a.) Northern Corridor and Southern Corridor

(b.) East Corridor and Northern Corridor

(c.) Maritime Link and Overland Airway

(d.) Central Corridor and Western Corridor

(9.) Which Indian public sector enterprise signed a 10-year contract in 2024 to operate the Shahid Beheshti Terminal at Chabahar Port?

(a.) Container Corporation of India

(b.) India Ports Global Limited

(c.) Shipping Corporation of India

(d.) Adani Ports and SEZ

(10.) Where is the headquarters of the New Development Bank (NDB) located?

(a.) Beijing, China

(b.) Shanghai, China

(c.) New Delhi, India

(d.) Moscow, Russia

(11.) Under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, what is the primary objective of Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme mechanisms?

(a.) To impose mandatory international carbon taxes on low-income nations

(b.) To establish voluntary carbon markets for trading emission reductions

(c.) To phase out all commercial air travel by 2040

(d.) To replace renewable energy targets with nuclear mandates

(12.) Which statutory body recommends the Minimum Support Prices (MSP) for crops to the Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs in India?

(a.) NABARD

(b.) Commission for Agricultural Costs and Prices

(c.) NITI Aayog

(d.) Food Corporation of India

(13.) What is the primary optional settlement timeline framework introduced by SEBI for equity cash markets in India alongside T+1?

(a.) T+0 Settlement

(b.) T+3 Settlement

(c.) T+5 Settlement

(d.) Instant Real-time Gross Settlement

(14.) Under the Chief Election Commissioner and Other Election Commissioners Act 2023, who chairs the Selection Committee for recommending appointments?

(a.) Chief Justice of India

(b.) President of India

(c.) Prime Minister of India

(d.) Speaker of the Lok Sabha

(15.) The VSHORADS (Very Short Range Air Defence System) missile, successfully flight-tested by DRDO, relies on which guidance system mechanism?

(a.) Active Radar Homing

(b.) Dual-Band Imaging Infrared

(c.) Wire Guidance

(d.) Satellite Signal Positioning

(16.) Which city will host the 2026 Asian Games?

(a.) Doha, Qatar

(b.) Aichi-Nagoya, Japan

(c.) Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

(d.) Bangkok, Thailand

(17.) With respect to Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) issued by the RBI on behalf of the Government of India, what is the maximum annual subscription limit for Individuals?

(a.) 1 kg

(b.) 2 kg

(c.) 4 kg

(d.) 20 kg

(18.) The PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana targets installing rooftop solar systems to provide up to how many units of free electricity per month to households?

(a.) 100 Units

(b.) 200 Units

(c.) 300 Units

(d.) 500 Units

(19.) Under the Telecommunications Act 2023, what is the primary statutory default method for assigning spectrum for commercial telecommunication services?

(a.) First-Come-First-Served Basis

(b.) Auction

(c.) Administrative Allocation

(d.) Fixed Revenue Sharing Matrix

(20.) Which entity acts as the primary issuing authority for Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) - Digital Rupee in India?

(a.) State Bank of India

(b.) National Payments Corporation of India

(c.) Reserve Bank of India

(d.) Ministry of Finance

(21.) The Thomas Cup is associated with which international sport?

(a.) Table Tennis

(b.) Badminton

(c.) Lawn Tennis

(d.) Squash

(22.) What is the total outlay approved for the National Quantum Mission (NQM) spanning from 2023-24 to 2030-31?

(a.) INR 3,003 Crore

(b.) INR 6,003 Crore

(c.) INR 10,000 Crore

(d.) INR 12,500 Crore

(23.) What is the full name of the second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN) commissioned by India under Project Arihant?

(a.) INS Arighat

(b.) INS Aridhaman

(c.) INS Vagir

(d.) INS Karanj

(24.) Which international grouping officially adopted its foundational charter during its 5th Summit in Colombo, establishing it as a legal international entity?

(a.) BIMSTEC

(b.) IORA

(c.) SAARC

(d.) ASEAN

(25.) Which indicator is NOT one of the three core dimensions used to calculate the Human Development Index (HDI) by UNDP?

(a.) A long and healthy life

(b.) Access to knowledge

(c.) A decent standard of living

(d.) Environmental sustainability index

(26.) What is the targeted operational timeline for achieving 100% Functional Household Tap Connections (FHTC) under the Jal Jeevan Mission?

(a.) 2022

(b.) 2024

(c.) 2028

(d.) 2030

(27.) Under the Prompt Corrective Action (PCA) framework enforced by the RBI for NBFCs, which of the following parameters is evaluated as a primary trigger indicator?

(a.) Gross NPA and Credit-Deposit Ratio

(b.) Capital to Risk-Weighted Assets Ratio (CRAR)

(c.) Total number of physical branches

(d.) Foreign direct investment inflow ratio

(28.) Which organization regularly releases the World Economic Outlook (WEO) report?

(a.) World Bank

(b.) International Monetary Fund

(c.) United Nations Conference on Trade and Development

(d.) Asian Development Bank

(29.) Project 17A Nilgiri-class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy were constructed by which two major Indian shipbuilders?

(a.) Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited and Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers

(b.) Cochin Shipyard Limited and Hindustan Shipyard Limited

(c.) Goa Shipyard Limited and Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited

(d.) Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers and Cochin Shipyard Limited